“Learning should fit the person - not the person fit the Curriculum”

What door do you open to make learning real and inclusive? 

As we come to the end of the second AT (Assistive Technology) Series week I reflect on why the Innovation and Development Team should pursue and champion Assistive Technology for all students? My faith has been restored.

Over two years ago (May 2013) both parties of the Federal Government agreed to establish the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). As the scheme starts to roll-out one of the first groups to benefit are young people under the age of 18.

When reading the goals for the NDIS Towards solutions for Assistive Technology - Discussion Paper Dec 2014; It struck me the alignment between the goals for participants (students) and the AT Series are complimentary.

• Maximise participation choice and control 
• Support Innovation
• Ensure Sustainability

Hopefully you feel inspired as a teacher and a learner to explore and investigate the assistive technology possibilities for students and will join us in the AT Series as we begin Week 3, either on Twitter #SYDTnL, Google+ or the CEO Cloudshare Google Guides.

Week 3 AT Series

Week 1 AT Series
Week 2 AT Series


References
NDIS Assistive Technology Discussion Paper
“The Scheme should fit the person - not the person fit the Scheme”
Bev Freeling, Carer Representative, Assistive Technology Sector Reference Group

A Moment in History

Catholic Education Office Sydney Authentic Learning Statement

Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW New NSW Syllabus recommendation for students with special educational needs.